Pac-Man World is an action and adventure game that follows Pac-Man as he returns home to find it deserted by his friends and family. Toc-Man and his ghosts have kidnapped Ms. Pac-Man, Pac Jr., Baby Pac, Professor Pac, Pooka, and Chomp-Chomp the dog, prompting Pac-Man to embark on a quest to rescue them.
The game features challenging puzzles and games inspired by Pac-Man 's previous adventures. Many classic characters from the series make appearances, including Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde. Players can choose from several gameplay modes, including Quest mode, where they must navigate through levels while defeating ghosts and solving puzzles to progress.
The game's modes include Classic mode, which is a faithful conversion of Pac-Man 's original game, and Maze mode, which translates the classic gameplay into a 3D environment. All gameplay elements are displayed in 3D, including Pac-Pellets, ghosts, walls, and Pac-Man himself.
The game also features a scoring system, encouraging players to collect as much as possible while navigating through levels. The story progresses as the player completes each level, with new discoveries and challenges waiting around every corner.